Plan B

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Plan B

Available without a prescription for consumers 18 and older. Rx only for women age 17 and younger

For women age 17 and younger, Plan B® (levonorgestrel) is a prescription-only emergency contraceptive. Plan
B® is intended to prevent pregnancy after known or suspected contraceptive failure or
unprotected intercourse. Emergency contraceptive pills (like all oral contraceptives) do not
protect against infection with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted
diseases.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have severe pain in your lower stomach or side. This could be a sign of a tubal pregnancy (a pregnancy that implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus). A tubal pregnancy is a medical emergency.

What are the precautions when taking levonorgestrel (Plan B)?

Before taking levonorgestrel, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other progestins (such as norethindrone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.